Biomechanics Test Lab Engineer

Enovis•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Global Research and Innovation organization you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes. Job Title/High-Level Position Summary: Organize, plan, and execute testing to support development and evaluation of new and existing orthopedic products primarily through mechanical tests. Produce reports and maintain laboratory operations in accordance with internal requirements and provide evidence used in regulatory submissions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, biomedical, or other relevant STEM fields
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Professional and courteous demeanor.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a professional office environment.
Strong attention to detail and reliability.
Lift, carry, pull up to 25 pounds.
Stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

2+ years work experience in mechanical industry
Intuitive understanding of mechanical behavior such as reaction forces, moment arm, torque, stress and strain
Fundamental understanding of material properties and behaviors under quasistatic and dynamic loading
Hands-on attitude regarding mechanical testing, testing tools and software, data acquisition and data reduction
Experience in failure analysis
Experience with common microscopy techniques (e.g. optical, SEM)
Experience with cadaveric tissue, dissection, and preparation
Proactive and willing to take initiative
Comfortable working with employees at all levels of the organization
Adaptable and able to handle changing priorities
Familiarity with a regulated or medical-device environment

Responsibilities

Support research and development of new and existing orthopedic products
Conduct mechanical testing following industry standards (ASTM) and internal procedures
Ensure accuracy and quality of test data and reports
Design and manufacture custom fixture components for testing
Liaison with external testing vendors
Operate and maintain mechanical testing systems (e.g., MTS, Instron, ADMET)
Assist in developing product specific testing strategies to support submissions to FDA
Support development, review, and revisions of ASTM testing standards
Oversee and assist student engineers
Linear finite element analysis